Healthcare
Ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and compliance in healthcare settings—from hospitals and clinics to pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution. VeilighEHS provides a tailored EHS management solution designed to meet the unique requirements of the healthcare industry in Africa, ensuring adherence to local and international regulations while enhancing overall safety and operational efficiency.
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Effectively manage and track incidents in compliance with local/country specific Health Service guidelines, as well as international standards like the World Health Organization (WHO) protocols and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards including ISO 45001. Monitor key safety metrics, including Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Lost-Time Incident Rate (LTIR), and Near Misses. Perform thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, ensuring patient and staff safety
OBSERVATIONS MANAGEMENT
Report and track hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors in healthcare facilities. Use the app to gain insights into trends and patterns, helping you to implement preventive measures. Ensure that corrective actions are taken promptly to avoid contamination, infections, and ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare workers. Leverage analytics to enhance understanding of safety performance across your organization.
INSPECTIONS, AUDITS & FINDINGS
Conduct comprehensive EHS audits and inspections using customizable checklists tailored to the healthcare industry. Assess compliance with local regulations such as the Ghana Health Service (GHS) requirements, as well as international standards like WHO guidelines and ISO 45001. Monitor facility hygiene, equipment sanitation, and process control. Track findings and implement corrective actions to maintain the highest standards of safety and operational integrity.
REPORTING
Document and track incidents involving work-related injuries, illnesses, and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) at your facilities. Generate and submit compliant incident reports quickly and efficiently, ensuring alignment with local and international regulatory bodies such as the GHS and WHO. The app allows for both electronic and printed reports, saving time and ensuring regulatory compliance.
ALERT & NOTIFICATION MANAGEMENT
Enhance communication across your healthcare operations with real-time alerts and notifications. Ensure that all team members are promptly informed about safety updates, compliance changes, and emergency situations. This feature supports rapid response to potential hazards, minimizing risks to patient safety and healthcare worker health.
OFFLINE CAPABILITIES
Maintain operational efficiency even in areas with limited internet connectivity. VeilighEHS allows you to access, record, and manage safety data offline. Once connectivity is restored, the data syncs back to the cloud, ensuring continuous and reliable EHS management without disruption.
APPROVALS MANAGEMENT
Streamline your operational workflow with an integrated approvals management system. Automate the approval processes for new safety protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and policy changes. Ensure swift review and approval by relevant authorities to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
ACTION MANAGEMENT
Effectively organize and track all safety actions from initiation to resolution. Assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and monitor the progress of corrective actions. Ensure timely and effective resolution of safety issues to uphold healthcare standards and regulatory compliance. This feature helps in managing tasks related to cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance, and staff training.
Case Studies
PLEASE NOTE:
Some clients prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name from these articles. However, they have approved for us to share the stories of their experiences with Veiligh.
40% reduction in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) & Improving Patient Safety at a Major Hospital
A major teaching hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services, needed a robust EHS solution to manage patient safety and ensure compliance with local and international standards. The hospital faced challenges in maintaining consistent hygiene practices and responding promptly to safety incidents
Challenges
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Ensuring compliance with local Health Service guidelines and WHO standards.
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Managing hygiene practices across multiple departments.
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Tracking and reporting patient safety incidents and corrective actions.
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Enhancing communication and response times during safety incidents.
Solution
VeilighEHS was implemented to address these challenges comprehensively. The app's advanced features enabled the client to:
Incident Management:
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Efficiently report and track patient safety incidents, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
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Measure key safety metrics, such as healthcare-associated infection (HAI) rates and corrective action completion rates.
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Conduct thorough investigations to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
Inspections, Audits & Findings:
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Use customizable checklists to perform regular hygiene audits and inspections of hospital departments and facilities.
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Track findings and ensure compliance with GHS guidelines and WHO standards.
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Implement corrective actions to address non-compliances promptly.
Alert & Notification Management:
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Enhance communication with real-time alerts and notifications, ensuring all team members are informed about patient safety updates and incidents.
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Facilitate rapid response to contamination events, minimizing patient risks and ensuring continuous care.
Action Management:
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Organize and track all safety actions related to hygiene practices, equipment sanitation, and staff training.
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Assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and monitor progress to ensure timely resolution of safety issues.
Results
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Improved Compliance: Regular audits and inspections ensured ongoing compliance with GHS guidelines and WHO standards, reducing the risk of penalties and enhancing patient safety.
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Enhanced Hygiene Practices: The hospital saw a 40% reduction in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) within the first year, thanks to improved hygiene practices and timely corrective actions.
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Efficient Communication: Real-time alerts and notifications improved the response time to patient safety incidents, minimizing risks and ensuring continuous care.
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Effective Corrective Actions: Timely implementation of corrective actions led to a significant decrease in repeat incidents, enhancing overall patient safety.
Ensuring Compliance at a Community Health Clinic
A community health clinic, providing essential healthcare services to a large community, needed an EHS solution to manage safety risks and ensure compliance with local regulations and WHO guidelines. The clinic faced challenges in maintaining consistent safety practices and managing incidents effectively.
Challenges
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Ensuring compliance with local Health Service guidelines and WHO standards.
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Managing safety practices in a resource-limited setting.
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Tracking and reporting incidents accurately and promptly.
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Ensuring effective communication and coordination during emergencies.
Solution
VeilighEHS was implemented to address these challenges comprehensively. The app's advanced features enabled the clinic to:
Incident Management:
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Efficiently report and track safety incidents, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
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Measure key safety metrics, such as incident rates and corrective action completion rates.
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Conduct thorough investigations to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
Inspections, Audits & Findings:
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Use customizable checklists to perform regular safety audits and inspections of clinic facilities.
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Track findings and ensure compliance with GHS guidelines and WHO standards.
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Implement corrective actions to address non-compliances promptly.
Alert & Notification Management:
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Enhance communication with real-time alerts and notifications, ensuring all staff are informed about safety updates and incidents.
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Facilitate rapid response to emergency situations, ensuring continuous care for patients.
Offline Capabilities:
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Maintain operational efficiency even in areas with limited internet connectivity.
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Access, record, and manage safety data offline, syncing to the cloud once connectivity is restored.
Action Management:
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Organize and track all safety actions from initiation to resolution.
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Assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and monitor progress to ensure timely resolution of safety issues.
Results
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Improved Compliance: Regular audits and inspections ensured ongoing compliance with health service guidelines and WHO standards, enhancing the quality of care provided.
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Enhanced Safety Practices: The clinic saw a 25% reduction in safety incidents within the first year, thanks to improved safety practices and timely corrective actions.
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Efficient Communication: Real-time alerts and notifications improved the response time to safety incidents, ensuring continuous care for patients.
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Effective Corrective Actions: Timely implementation of corrective actions led to a significant decrease in repeat incidents, enhancing overall safety culture at the clinic.
